Rules Don't Apply

Rules Don't Apply

Directed by Warren Beatty

Produced by Tatira, Shangri-La Entertainment

2016127 min5.8 / 10

A romantic comedy-drama centered on an unlikely love story between two working-class characters navigating the eccentric world of a reclusive billionaire.

The unconventional love story of an aspiring actress, her ambitious driver, and their eccentric boss, the legendary billionaire Howard Hughes.

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  • Is Rules Don't Apply violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Rules Don't Apply easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Rules Don't Apply end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Rules Don't Apply sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Rules Don't Apply scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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Rarity40

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Surprise24

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Love15

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